The Ultimate Pregnancy Massage Workshop for Birth Partners

  • Husbands/partners of pregnant woman
  • Friends and other family members

Workshops will also give you the opportunity of meeting other pregnant women, and increasing your circle of supporters, both while pregnant and after the baby is born. These connections add so much value to your experiences as a pregnant woman, and a mother, and the support of one another is invaluable. Many lifetime friendships begin in this way.

This 75 minute workshop will give the participants confidence in how to massage their pregnant partners/family member/friend/client . Classes are kept very small (maximum of 6 participants), and I will demonstrate a massage routine that can be adapted according to the pregnant woman’s needs.

Having certified as a Massage Therapist in the USA in 1990, I went on to specialise in working with pregnant and post-partum women (“Massage for the Childbearing Year”). For a period of almost 20 years I both taught pregnancy massage, and saw my own clients through their pregnancies.

I treated pregnant women referred by gynaecologists, midwives, GP’s, and other health professionals.

Provided that your pregnancy has gone well, and your healthcare provider does not have any concerns about your getting a massage, you can come any time from 14 weeks to 40 weeks. (ie the second and third trimesters). From time to time I may ask your permission to speak to your healthcare provider should I have any concerns about your being massaged whilst pregnant.

Please note: We do not work on the abdomen at all – we rather focus on sore muscles in both the upper and lower back, neck, shoulders and legs. As I also have a special field of interest in Manual Lymph Drainage (and am certified in Lymphoedema Management), should there be a demand for other workshops using MLD for swelling, I will offer this as well in 2026. Details to follow.

2026 workshops will be held upon request

Classes are held in Claremont, Cape Town – details will be given upon payment and registration for the workshop

The fee for this workshop is R750 per person. Late cancellations (unless due to medical reasons) will not be refunded.

Please note: there will be a minimum number of 2 participants for the for the workshop to happen (ie 2 pregnant women and 2 partners/friends, etc)

Who will benefit
from this lecture?

  • Physiotherapists
  • Massage therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Nurses
  • Cancer survivors
  • Caregivers
  • Anyone interested in the lymphatic system

Claremont, Cape Town

Upcoming Advanced MLD Courses

Gain advanced Manual Lymph Drainage skills through intensive, small-group training with personalised guidance and hands-on practice.

26–30 October 2026

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  • Maximum 6 participants
  • Personal mentorship
  • Hands-on training
  • Claremont, Cape Town

Testimonials

“I really learned so much from Carolyn. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and truly passionate about what she does. Her dedication and love for her work really shines through in the way she teaches. From the moment I walked into her class, I felt welcomed and comfortable. I never felt like just another student—I genuinely felt like I was part of a family. ”
~ Student
“Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing your knowledge, experience and passion with me. I am so grateful for everything you taught me and for the confidence you gave me to take this next step in my massage therapy journey. I am proud to have completed my course and excited to put everything I have learned into practice. Thank you, Carolyn, for being such an amazing teacher and for making this experience so special.”
~ Student
“I had the privilege of attending Carolyn Hoffman's training session for advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Her knowledge, teaching skills and massages are excellent and I would highly recommend her.”
~ Student
“Carolyn’s ultimate pregnancy massage course was exactly what I had hoped for! She has a world of knowledge about the body, massage and all of its ways, and this course was just brilliant. She taught me so many things and all in all I would recommend this course to absolutely any professional, it was 10/10.”
~ Nurse & Midwife

Meet Carolyn

Professional credentials

  • Therapeutic Massage Therapist
  • Registered with Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
  • Practice Number: 1070000244627
  • Speciality: Lymphoedema Management
  • Special Field Of Interest: Manual Lymph Drainage
  • Local practice: Cape Town

Carolyn specialises in manual lymphatic therapy for swelling, oedema, and post-surgical recovery. Her treatments are tailored, clinically guided, and designed to support the body’s natural healing process, with a focus on safe, effective, and comfortable care.

More courses to explore

MLD Training for Doulas and Midwives
Pregnancy Massage Techniques for the Pre- and Post-Natal Period
The Ultimate Pregnancy Massage Workshop for Professionals

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